Chapter 193: "The Visiting Mission"
To our colleagues at Tunling University,
Under the protection of the Lord, the Crown and the Westminster Rulers, despite many twists and turns, the third Oak Grove Academic Gathering at Rivers University was successfully held as originally planned before the present letter.
We are deeply sorry for the tragic death of Lecturer Petrie as a result of a pagan attack. This is undoubtedly a great tragedy that is difficult to accept, that a soul who has dedicated his life to the great cause of medicine should suffer such a barbaric and cruel act, and end his mission in this world early and return to the arms of the Father.
Fortunately, the culprits have been brought to justice and received the most severe punishment for their crimes, but may their souls burn in hell until the judgment at the end of time.
Westminster is to blame for the security lapse. After the death of Lecturer Petri, we compiled the manuscript he left behind, and his classic and robust surgical method has great demonstration value today, proving the undoubted success of the traditional model.
Accordingly, by unanimous vote of all the participants present, the decision to posthumously confer the position of professor and confer the honorary knighthood of the court in honor of his academic achievements and sacrifices in the fight against evil.
Compensation is delivered by letter. Rivers' doors will always be open to Professor Petrie's descendants. Regardless of gender, age or status, permission to study at any college can be obtained free of charge.
To alleviate the grief, we also brought a message of celebration for the entire academic community.
It was in this academic gathering that surgery finally ushered in a breakthrough that was enough to completely change its status. A truly painless operation, the pioneer of this disruptive technology traveled from the north of the kingdom to complete a miraculous operation in the presence of authoritative figures.
Even if words can't convey the excitement of the moment, we still have to write down this brief but destined to go down in history.
"Do you feel any pain?"
"Nope."
The patient, a dock worker, continued to deteriorate after a limb crush, suppurating and ulcerating until it became black and dry, which met the indications for surgery and was treated with his consent.
During the operation, the surgeon carried out a series of operations such as identifying the necrotic part and excising, clipping and ligating the blood vessels, suturing and bandaging, etc., which reflected the superb understanding and application of "Human Structure".
The specific process is not to be repeated here, but all in all, this transparent liquid, which can temporarily cause the patient to lose consciousness, is named "ether", which has excellent practicality and convenience, and at the same time has side effects that are not worth mentioning compared to the therapeutic significance.
We would have liked to write here about the speculation of more uses, but unfortunately due to the strong opposition of the inventors themselves to these bold explorations, out of respect for their opinions, we are going to discuss them in person instead.
Unlike some closed academic societies that cherish themselves, cling to tradition for decades, and succumb to power and coercion, we are willing to share this technology with all qualified medical colleagues free of charge at the request of the inventor himself and for the benefit of all.
This will also include some black sheep who have become self-contained and have gained status by choosing a place rather than by academic progress. Of course, this does not mean any person or society, but I am sure you agree that we have the right to express our dissatisfaction with those who do not create, but who are blessed by technological progress.
Your school has a long historical relationship with our school, and there have been many cooperation and healthy competition since the establishment of the school. In order to promote painless surgery, Rivers University will officially send a visiting delegation to teach the technical details.
In order to show this value, the new professors of our university, the head of the society, and the pioneers of painless surgical technology will also arrive in Dunling with the delegation, and I believe that your school will give them a reception in accordance with their identity specifications.
If given the opportunity, a tuberculosis treatment regimen that is not yet fully developed will be added to the exchange. It was proposed by the Medical Society for Tuberculosis and Rare Diseases of our university and shows a novel perspective of surgical approach to solving lesions.
Signed: Duke of Westminster
Visiting Society and Members' Signatures:
Rivers Oak Society, Human Structure Research and Surgery Branch: Professor Linden, Lecturer Maynard, several students.
Rivers Oak Society, Internal Medicine and Pharmacy Branch, Professor Fernand, Professor Klinsmann, Lecturer Maynard, several students.
Rivers Medical Society for Tuberculosis and Rare Diseases, Professor Craft, and his associates.
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"What's this?" Out of curiosity, Kraft read the letter of introduction before he could write it, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.
When it comes to Rivers University, many people, including Martin, like to compare it to a relatively close and geographically superior institution in North, which is considered the highest university in Westminster, so it is not surprising that there is a bit of competition between the two.
But this is not quite like the level of "a bit of competition", it is eager to get on all fours and jump on the face to show the pertinence of the text. The not-so-subtle subtlety makes it more effective than the straightforward way of writing.
This is still the case that the other party is dead and losing money on his own territory, and if Petri is not dead, he doesn't dare to think about what will be written on this piece of paper. As for the current content, the faces of the hosts at Dunling University will probably not be much better.
But they had to endure it, because the delegation was indeed here for technical exchanges. Disruptive change is here, and Tunlin University can't afford to slow down or get second-hand information from anywhere else.
It is believed that the more well-informed people already knew about the existence of anesthesia before the Rivers and others left.
"Don't worry, Professor Kraft." Professor Fernand pulled the letter from his hand, stuffed it into a large, specially made envelope, melted the fire paint on the candle flame, and sealed it.
"It's a joke, and I have quite a few old friends over there, even though I haven't seen each other in years."
Having said that, it's hard to say that there is a bit of a personal vendetta in this, and I hope that the person he met over there is really an "old friend" in the literal sense.
[Perhaps it was a mistake for the Duke to provide a blank letter signed by himself]
But this is not necessarily a bad thing, at least the first reaction of Dunling's side after opening the letter was eighty percent emotional, rather than speculating whether there were a few people with ulterior motives in the team.
Then, as the subject of communication, Kraft would have plenty of reasonable opportunities to engage with members of Dunling University, from top to bottom, from professors to students—the main battleground being when Fernand was chatting with "old friends."
Thinking of this, he nodded approvingly, "Sincere people are not afraid to express their inner thoughts. ”
"By the way, I said before that the oil bath heating improvement process to make ether, have you found a suitable oil?"
"Oh, that's it, they're experimenting." Fernand stamped the stamps and shaped the fire paint into a symbolic circular pattern.
"Didn't I just give the process details and haven't guided the operation? Where are they? ”
"Upstairs."
There was a crisp glass pop, and the two of them looked up neatly, and then turned their heads to look out the window, half of the curtains burning and falling.